The countdown to our Summer Crochet Along has begun. Our Summer Crochet Along will start June 9th (International Craft in Public Day), and we’ll be out and about to crochet our Uptown Diamonds Wrap kit. This week we are kicking off the fun with our first competition where one person will win the Uptown Diamonds Wrap kit and a skein of Starlette...

When we think of those scorching summer days, when the heat radiates on our skin we at Mary Maxim like to wear one thing in particular: Cotton! Or, at least we like to wear and work with Crochet Cotton blends. As one of our favorite summer yarns cotton is the most widely produced natural fiber on our planet and is 1 of 4 prominent natural fibers...

Our Five Free Pattern Downloads have expired. Don’t go anywhere yet! We’ve scoured the blog-o-sphere and Pinterest to bring you fantastic FREE Easter Amigurumi Patterns. These patterns were published by very talented independent designers on their blogs so check out the links. Stop by their blogs and discover new patterns, recipes, and...

Free, Quick, and Easy
Valentine’s Patterns
Are you looking for a quick Valentine’s Day project for your sweetie? Check out these FREE, quick, and easy Valentine’s patterns t0 crochet or knit. Valentine’s Day can feel like an impersonal holiday, so use a handmade gift to let your favorite people know you appreciate...

Week 3 – Shaping the Instep
This week during our Socktober Fest Footloose KAL we begin to shape the instep. You can find the footloose free sock pattern on marymaxim.com. This part of the sock decreases slightly and runs the length between the ball of the heel and the toes.

The Shell Stitch Dog Cowl
Download the second pet cowl crafted with Mary Maxim’s Woodlands yarn. This cowl uses the shell stitch and is a wonderful stitch to customize. These dog cowls are sized for Toy breeds through Giant breeds. This is the 2nd pattern in a 3 pattern pet series as well as a matching cowl for you. Check out...

Free Basketweave Pet Cowl
Lets crochet together #woodlandsCAL! We’d love to see your progress on this Basketweave Dog Cowl by Mary Maxim. Check out this video on the basketweave stitch. It’s a fun stitch to learn and has so much versatility. Also stay tuned for our next pet pattern, The Shell Stitch Pet Cowl, that will be released...